# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-05-04 · Effective 2001-05-21 · 66 FR 22432
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-10726
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 22432
- **Publication date:** 2001-05-04
- **Effective date:** 2001-05-21
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-352-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection to verify the proper configuration of the drive assemblies for the low-pressure and, for certain airplanes, the cross-feed fuel valves; and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the low- pressure and/or cross-feed fuel valves, which could result in the inability to shut off the fuel supply to the engine and exacerbate an engine fire, or the inability to cross-feed fuel when required. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/05/04/01-10726/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)
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